Photovoltaics and Solar Energy - SOLACS8338
Stream Summary
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
School: School of the Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering
Contact: School
Program: 8338 - Engineering Science
Award(s):
Master of Engineering Science (Specialisation)
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Stream Outline
The specialisation in Photovoltaics and Solar Energy is designed to build on the previous education of engineers who are currently being attracted to the booming solar photovoltaic energy industry. Students undertake courses from the areas of photovoltaic devices and photovoltaic systems and applications.
In order to fulfil the requirements of the degree students must complete a total of 96 UOC comprising of 72 UC specialisation and 24 UOC electives.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
A student must hold a Bachelor of Engineering with at least Honours II/2 (or equivalent) or hold a Graduate Diploma of Engineering with at least a credit average in a relevant discipline or an equivalent qualification from UNSW or another recognised university or tertiary institution in order to be admitted to the stream.
In order to fulfil the requirements of the degree students must complete a total of 96 UOC comprising of 72 UC specialisation and 24 UOC electives.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
A student must hold a Bachelor of Engineering with at least Honours II/2 (or equivalent) or hold a Graduate Diploma of Engineering with at least a credit average in a relevant discipline or an equivalent qualification from UNSW or another recognised university or tertiary institution in order to be admitted to the stream.
Stream Structure
Disciplinary knowledge courses (18 – 30 UOC) At least 18UOC to be chosen from the list below:
- SOLA3010 Low Energy Buildings and PV (6 UOC)
- SOLA3020 PV Technology & Manufacturing (6 UOC)
- SOLA3507 Solar Cells (6 UOC)
- SOLA4012 Grid-Connect PV Syst (6 UOC)
- SOLA5056 Sust.Energy Developing Country (6 UOC)
- SOLA9001 Photovoltaics (6 UOC)
Advanced disciplinary courses (18 – 30 UOC)
At least 24 UOC to be chosen from the list below:
At least 24 UOC to be chosen from the list below:
- SOLA9120 Advanced Photovoltaic Manufacturing (6UOC)
Plus choose 0-12UOC from the following list:
- SOLA9104 Stand-Alone System Design and Installation (6UOC)
Enquiry-based courses (18 UOC):
- GSOE9010 Eng PG Coursework Res Skills (6 UOC)
- SOLA9914 Project Report (6 UOC)
- SOLA9915 Project Report (6 UOC)
Electives (24 UOC):
At least 6 UoC Engineering and Technical Management (ETM) courses to be chosen from the
ETM list.
The remainder of electives may be chosen from disciplinary or advanced disciplinary courses listed above. With the permission of the program authority, students may choose other courses, which they are eligible to enrol. Prerequisite requirements must be met. Up to 12 UOC of foundation courses (Level 3) may be approved by the program authority as prerequisites.
At least 6 UoC Engineering and Technical Management (ETM) courses to be chosen from the
ETM list.
The remainder of electives may be chosen from disciplinary or advanced disciplinary courses listed above. With the permission of the program authority, students may choose other courses, which they are eligible to enrol. Prerequisite requirements must be met. Up to 12 UOC of foundation courses (Level 3) may be approved by the program authority as prerequisites.
Exemptions or Advanced Standing
Exemptions and advanced standing rules for the stream follow the program rules. A student may apply for exemptions. Students with a four year honours degree (for example in Photovoltaics & Solar Energy Engineering) may obtain a maximum of 48 UOC of exemptions. Full details are noted on the program handbook page.
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